Wildfire and Wildland-Urban Interface
“There’s going to be firefighters that die because of this,” said one union official who served 15 years as a firefighter with the USFS
A long-running bootcamp for women has been put on hold due to President Donald Trump’s executive order banning DEI programs in the federal government
Former fire officials said at least 10 additional engines could have been sent to the Palisades before the fire, patrolling along the hillsides and canyons
Fire prevention grants will enable local organizations to fund prevention activities, such as fuel reduction, wildfire planning and fire prevention education
Water officials say they believe the extreme heat of the firestorm created a “toxic cocktail” of gases in burning homes that got sucked into the water pipes when the system depressurized
Now, in addition to being a burly, upright bear in a ranger hat, Smokey is an animated emoji that celebrities — including Stephen Colbert, Jeff Foxworthy and Al Roker — are speaking through
California knows how to protect homes from fires. Why did most Paradise homes burn?
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski sat down with FireRescue1 to discuss the needs of fire leaders, and how to ensure resources are available for wildfire prevention and disaster relief
Fire officials insist that fixed-wing air tankers are too vulnerable to the blinding smoke and high winds of extreme fire conditions
30 firefighters have been killed as over 600 battle the blaze at an altitude of 3,800 meters above sea level
Pelican’s newest lightweight and durable case is built specifically for EMS and fire needs
The comprehensive guide covers preparation, mitigation, response and recovery guidelines for department operation planning
Prepare infrastructure and resources, engage with policymakers and understand the risks of wildfire, flooding and extreme weather events
The award-winning singer created the My People Fund in the aftermath of a 2016 fire that killed 14 people and destroyed 2,500 homes
Citing “extreme peril” to life and property, Newsom’s executive order will fast-track the state’s tree clearing and other forest management work
The Wildfire Management Technology Advancement Act includes a variety of natural resource programs, as well as provisions related to wildfire smoke
Talk to your municipality now to be a part of the action plan for Community Development Block Grant Program funds, administered by HUD
Grass fires started popping up across the city, with fire crews responding to eight grass fires in just a few hours
More than 1.8 million acres of California were burned by wildfires in 2018, compared with last year’s total of 1.3 million
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection announced a plan that would dramatically increase the removal of dead trees
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office ordered 3,000 residents to evacuate hillside neighborhoods scarred by fires
Paradise firefighters accepted a $30,000 check from the American Punjabi Chamber of Commerce, which will go to outfitting a gym with fitness equipment
Don’t wait to acquire the essential clothing, boots and packs for personal protection and portable tanks for rapid deployment
Filmmakers Alex Jablonski and Kahlil Hudson documented what it’s like to go through the grueling and treacherous training to become a wildland firefighter
As the government shutdown continues with no end in sight, the halt is creating a ripple effect on the industry’s ability to prepare for the upcoming fire season
Citing the devastation and expense of Washington’s wildland blazes, Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz proposed a “groundbreaking strategic plan”
Experts say if the shutdown drags out, federal fire crews won’t be ready for the months ahead, following a 2018 fire season that killed scores of people
The president tweeted that the money is being wasted because the wildfires would never have happened with proper forest management
Fire officials say the maps, last updated more than a decade ago, are helpful, but some say those projections aren’t as relevant as they once were
PG&E could be charged with murder or involuntary manslaughter if authorities determine that recent California wildfires ignited as a result of the “reckless” operation
FEMA and state officials have run into opposition over plans to open a scrapyard to sort and process concrete and metal rubble from burned-out Paradise
Self-care, leaning on fellow firefighters and professional therapy help firefighters cope with the aftermath of wildfires, firefighter stress
Exploring emergency management solutions to the continual upward trend in government response and recovery spending
